Construction Surveillance Coordinator - Hunter Transmission Project

AGL; Muswellbrook Shire Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Discounts on energy, telcos & solar

Energise program

20 weeks paid parental leave

Recharge leave per year

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Novated leasing & EV subscriptions

Study assistance & share plan

Insurance deals

Job summary

AGL is seeking an experienced Construction Surveillance Coordinator to support the Hunter Transmission Project at Bayswater Power Station, Muswellbrook. The role is based on-site with a 24-month fixed-term contract, coordinating construction activities while ensuring safe operations.

You will liaise with external contractors and AGL operational teams, oversee planning, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communications to minimise disruption to existing operations.

Qualifications

• Proactive coordination across interfaces with stakeholders.
• Experience delivering complex projects in large industrial environments.
• Understanding of asset management and live operating environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key contact for construction interfaces on the Hunter Transmission Project.
• Coordinate interactions between external contractors and AGL operations.
• Support site access, planning, and stakeholder communications.
• Review activities for potential operational impacts and risks.
• Assist with schedule coordination, permits, and work management processes.
• Develop scopes of work and manage RFIs under project agreements.
• Monitor nearby works for defects or emerging risks.
• Implement risk mitigation for safe and efficient delivery.
• Maintain activity records and reporting for project administration.
• Promote safety, compliance and collaboration across work activities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Construction coordination

Risk mitigation

Planning & work management

Live operating environments

Safety culture

Education

Engineering degree

Trade qualification + Team Leader

Job description

We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy-and we'd like you to join us. Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here. You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning. Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we'll back you every step of the way as you build your career.

About the role

AGL has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Surveillance Coordinator to join our Energy Assets team on a 24-month fixed term contract, supporting the delivery of the Hunter Transmission Project (HTP) while helping ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of Bayswater Power Station.

This role is based on site at Bayswater Power Station, Muswellbrook, and offers a unique opportunity to play a critical role in one of New South Wales' most significant energy infrastructure projects.

Working across operational, rehabilitation, development and construction activities, you'll coordinate interfaces between AGL and external project stakeholders to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and with minimal impact to site operations.

What you will be doing

As the Construction Surveillance Coordinator, you will support the coordination and oversight of activities associated with the Hunter Transmission Project, ensuring construction activities are effectively managed alongside existing operational requirements at Bayswater Power Station.

• Acting as a key contact point for construction interface activities associated with the Hunter Transmission Project
• Coordinating and monitoring interactions between external project contractors and AGL operational teams
• Supporting site access requirements, construction planning activities and stakeholder communications
• Reviewing construction activities to identify potential operational impacts, risks and conflicts
• Assisting with schedule coordination, isolation planning, permit creation and work management processes
• Coordinating requests for information and supporting the development of scopes of work required under project agreements
• Monitoring nearby operational works and identifying potential impacts, defects or emerging risks
• Developing and implementing risk mitigation measures to support safe and efficient project delivery
• Maintaining accurate activity records, schedules and construction observations to support project administration and reporting
• Promoting a strong culture of safety, compliance and collaboration across all work activities

What you will bring

To succeed in this role, you'll be a proactive coordinator with strong construction, maintenance or project delivery experience and the ability to build effective relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, or a Trade Qualification with Team Leader experience in a relevant industry
• Strong works coordination experience delivering complex projects or operational works in large industrial environments
• Experience working within power generation, transmission, construction, mining, heavy industry or similar sectors
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and facilitation skills
• Strong understanding of construction coordination, planning and work management processes
• Ability to identify risks and proactively implement practical mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry standards (highly regarded)
• Understanding of asset management, operational interfaces and construction activities within live operating environments

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Flexible working options.
• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
• Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
• Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.
• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
• Access to study assistance, AGL's share purchase plan and insurance deals.

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers

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